Bdim7 chord on piano
B Diminished Seventh. Notes: B, D, F and Ab.
How to play Bdim7
- Find B just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D, F and Ab above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Bdim7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
B · D · F · Ab1st inversion
D · F · Ab · B2nd inversion
F · Ab · B · D3rd inversion
Ab · B · D · FNotes and theory
The diminished seventh is built entirely from minor thirds, so it repeats every three frets. It is a dramatic passing chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5 bb7, and you will also see it written as B°7 and Bo7.
More B chords
All B piano chordsdiminished seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Bdim7 chord?
Bdim7 (B diminished seventh) is made of four notes: B (root), D (minor third), F (diminished fifth) and Ab (diminished seventh).
How do you play Bdim7 on piano?
Play B, D, F and Ab together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Bdim7?
Root position: B D F Ab. 1st inversion: D F Ab B. 2nd inversion: F Ab B D. 3rd inversion: Ab B D F.
What does a diminished seventh chord sound like?
The diminished seventh is built entirely from minor thirds, so it repeats every three frets. It is a dramatic passing chord.